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Healing in Four Directions Pow Wow

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Healing in Four Directions, Honoring John "Azhide" Bobolink Pow Wow

South St. Paul Public Schools American Indian Education Program is honored to be co-hosting the Honoring John "Azhide" Bobolink Pow Wow on Sunday, March 9, at Johnson Senior High School. The Pow Wow is paying tribute to St. Paul Public Schools' Indian Education Supervisor and community partner, John Bobolink, who passed away in February 2024.

All are welcome to attend this free community Pow Wow with drum groups, dancers, local vendors, education booths, and food trucks. Grand Entry is at 1:00 pm and a feast is being served at 6:00 pm.

All dancers and drums welcome. Must register onsite to receive an honorarium. Registration is open 12:00 - 2:00 pm.

When: Sunday, March 9, 2025

Where: Johnson Senior High School
1349 Arcade St., St. Paul, MN 55106

Vendor spots available, contact: pam.gokey@aifcmn.org, 651-504-2944

For questions, contact: monique.nelson@fairview.org, 612-484-1309

  • Arena director: Norman Benson
  • Emcees: Jerry Dearly and Deanna StandingCloud
  • Host drum group: Ain Dah Yung Singers
  • Co-host drum group (youth): Painted Elk Singers
  • Invited drums: Raining Thunder Singers
  • Head dancers: Dennis Gilbert, Afton Delgado
  • Teaching by: Bruce Sonnenberg
  • Songs by: Raining Thunder/Fish Dance Snake Dance